Even seasoned doctors pitied him.
The Darwin family had so many heirs, yet only one great-grandson possessed an ounce of actual brilliance.
Given the General's fading health, holding on long enough to protect the boy until he could consolidate power seemed like an impossible dream.
"Is she really that good?"
Dr. Quentin Quincy asked skeptically.
He treated the highest echelons of government here.
He had collaborated with countless master physicians flown in from across the globe, each with their own specialty.
But for Dr. Sterling to heap this much praise on a girl seemed wildly exaggerated.
He couldn't help but scrutinize Claire.
She was undeniably stunning, but her beauty felt dangerously out of place in a sterile trauma ward.
If Solomon hadn't vouched for her medical background, Dr. Quincy would have assumed she was an A-list actress.
"You'll see for yourself in a minute."
Dr. Sterling had zero patience for banter.
"I'm taking her to the ward."
Dr. Sterling led Claire to the reinforced door of the VIP suite.
Before he could push it open, a voice called out.
"Dr. Sterling."
It was one of the Darwin family members.
The General's grandson.
Dr. Sterling couldn't even remember the man's name.
"What is it?"
Reggie Darwin knew perfectly well the old doctor didn't recognize him.
He didn't bother introducing himself, his lips curving into a smirk as he asked, "And who might this be?"
Reggie's eyes raked over Claire with undisguised interest.
She was gorgeous-a rare catch.
Was she Dr. Sterling's granddaughter?
Reggie's eyes gleamed with calculation.
He was still unmarried. If he managed to secure Dr. Sterling's granddaughter, his family would never nag him about his future again.
"This is the specialist I brought to treat your grandfather. Her last name is James."
One look at Reggie's sleazy expression told Dr. Sterling exactly what kind of scum he was dealing with.
He certainly wasn't going to stand by and let him harass Claire.
"Dr. James?" Reggie smirked, clearly doubting her credentials.
"She looks a bit too young. Are you sure she's the doctor treating my grandfather and not just a nurse?"
He had fooled around with plenty of women at The Federal Medical Center.
The inner circle knew the Darwin family was declining, solely propped up by the dying General.
But the general public was clueless.
All he had to do was drop the name 'Harrison Darwin,' and women practically threw themselves at him.
Doctors, nurses-he had played with them all.
He was careful, though, always making sure to clean up his messes before they caused real trouble.
"Are you questioning my judgment on who is and isn't a doctor?"
Dr. Sterling's voice was absolute ice, seeing right through the man's predatory gaze.
The ward door clicked open from the inside.
A quiet voice murmured, "Dr. Sterling, you're here?"
Dr. Sterling's expression softened. "Yes. Has your great-grandfather fallen asleep?"
"They gave him a sedative, but it's not working."
"The staff had to restrain him. We've just been waiting for you."
The boy speaking looked to be in his early teens, tall but painfully thin.
"I brought a young woman to treat him. Her acupuncture techniques are just as formidable as my family's."
"We're going to try her method first."
"Alright."
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Noah Darwin agreed instantly, stepping aside to let Claire in. He studied her with
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When Dr. Sterling said 'young woman,' he really meant it.
Noah realized Claire was barely older than he was.
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Reggie wedged his arm into the doorframe. "Little Noah, what do you think you're doing?"
"I'm your Uncle Reggie. I'm here to see my grandfather, not you. Why are you locking me out?"
"Great-grandfather is in agony and cannot be disturbed."
"I suggest you leave, Uncle Reggie."
Around Dr Sterling, Noah seemed like a harmless, well-mannered kid. But the moment he faced Reggie, his gaze turned predatory-like cornered wolf cub ready to throat.
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